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Moving Tips: Helpful Tips To Remember When Moving Your Aquarium

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Packing most of your belongings into boxes and preparing for your upcoming move might seem pretty simple, but there might be one thing that you aren't looking forward to moving -- your aquarium. Luckily, if you follow these helpful tips, you should be able to get your aquarium moved without a problem.

Choose a Safe Moving Container for Your Fish

First of all, you'll want to make sure that your fish are safe during the move. You can purchase airtight transport containers from a pet supply store; this is often the best and safest method for transporting your fish. You can also put them in plastic bags, similar to the bags that you probably brought them home in after purchasing them from a pet store. Either way, you'll want to use water from the tank in the transport container or bag to help prevent shock.

Clean Out Your Tank

After your fish have been removed, clean out your tank, and clean all of your accessories. You will not want to move into your new home with a dirty tank, and cleaning your accessories will help you find any cracks or other issues, which could be a sign to throw them away before your move.

Use a Box That is Designed for Glass

You'll want to use a box that is designed just for glass when packing up your aquarium. You can typically purchase these from any place that sells moving supplies. If you hire a moving company, your professional movers should use a glass-safe box to protect your aquarium.

Pack Accessories Carefully

You don't just have to worry about protecting your tank itself when you're moving it -- you also have to think about your accessories. Accessories like ceramic fish tank decorations, for example, should be wrapped in bubble wrap or newspaper to help prevent them from cracking, chipping or otherwise being damaged during the move.

Treat Your Tank as a New Tank

When you get to your new home, you'll want to treat your tank like a new tank by using a water treatment to ensure that the water is properly treated and safe for your fish.

Moving your aquarium does not have to be the nightmare that you might think that it will be. If you follow these helpful tips, you can help ensure that your aquarium stays in good condition and that your fish stay safe while you are transporting them to your new home. Contact a company like All Points Movers, LLC for more information.


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